TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s main opposition coalition said Tuesday it won’t take part in the North African country’s upcoming presidential election unless President Kais Saied’s political opponents are freed and judicial independence is restored. More than 20 political opponents have been charged or imprisoned since Saied consolidated power in 2021 by suspending parliament and rewriting the country’s constitution. Voters weary of political and economic turmoil approved his constitutional changes in a 2021 referendum with low turnout. Saied is widely expected to run in the presidential election, likely to take place in September or October. It is unclear if anyone will challenge him. The National Salvation Front, a coalition of the main opposition parties including once-powerful Islamist movement Ennahdha, expressed concern that the election wouldn’t be fair, and laid out its conditions for presenting a candidate. |
Travis Kelce responds to Jana Kramer's claims he's a bad influence on girlfriend Taylor Swift'Big Bear' on the prowl. Braves' Marcell Ozuna heading for another big yearCatholic church is stonewalling sex abuse investigation, Washington attorney general saysBrooks Nader's ex Billy Haire is already on dating app Bumble days after divorce newsJohn Leguizamo reveals he TURNED DOWN Stanley Tucci's role in The Devil Wears PradaMan acquitted of supporting plot to kidnap Michigan governor is running for sheriffKim Kardashian was 'booed by Dave Portnoy fans' during Tom Brady roastAndy Cohen says 'outrage culture' has changed Real Housewives franchiseMaryland governor signs bill to rebuild Pimlico, home of the Preakness StakesHomeless woman was living inside Michigan rooftop store sign with computer and coffee maker